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The Monteiro and Campelo families live in the shadow of a crime committed generations ago. But when a chance encounter puts Ramon and Romulo face to face, hatred turns into an unlikely and passionate love affair that could hurt their parents, siblings, friends and even themselves. This Special Edition release includes the first five episodes of this alluring and captivating queer spin on a Shakespearean classic.

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Adapting William Shakespeare's immortal classic for the present day, this absolutely swoon-worthy new series will set your hear a-flutter.

Following the familar patterns of the classic play, this story takes place in the fictional Brazilian city of Southern Verona, where the Campelo and Monteiro families share a bitter rivalry, the subject of gossip far and wide. Romeo and Juliet are replaced by Romulus (Arthur Chermont) and Ramon (John Mesquita), characters that mis traits of both their male and female inspirations.

One of the most beloved gay shows of the past year, we can't recommend this episodic romantic masterpiece more highly.

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Review by Amos Lassen

By: Amos Lassen

"Romeu & Romeu, Part 2"A Guilty PleasureAmos LassenIt was recently that I reviewed "Romeu and Romeu", Part One and I felt badly that I had to wait to see how the series ended. This is an interesting reaction as this series is really...
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"Romeu & Romeu, Part 2"A Guilty PleasureAmos LassenIt was recently that I reviewed "Romeu and Romeu", Part One and I felt badly that I had to wait to see how the series ended. This is an interesting reaction as this series is really no great shakes but it is very sweet and touches the heart. It was originally a hit Brazilian LGBT web series that is very loosely based on Shakespeare's "Romeo & Julie" and is now a contemporary queer romantic drama. It is set in the fictional city of Verona not too far from Sao Paolo, and is where the Campelos and Monteiros families live and continue to hate each other as they have done for generations. No one really knows why this is so.Openly gay Romulo (Arthur Chermont) has fallen for Ramon (Joao Mesquita) from the family he is supposed to hate, and they are ready to take their relationship to another level which means that they will have to tell their respective parents.24-year-old Romulu has been diagnosed with a little-known disease that very few young people get. The series uses this as a way to educate how Parkinson's is treated and how it will affect the young man's future.Some may find it difficult to believe that the series that is somewhat amateurish has garnered several prizes and awards but I find it endearing and I love that it was co-written by its two young lovers along with director Jonathan Mendonca. Sure, it is melodramatic but it is also fun and I even teared up a couple of times.

4.75 out of 5

Review by Amos Lassen

By: Amos Lassen

"Romeu & Romeu"

Coming Together

Amos Lassen

From the title here, we immediately understand that we are getting a new take oh Shakespeare's classic "Romeo and Juliet". Right away in this new series from Brazil, we see ...
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"Romeu & Romeu"

Coming Together

Amos Lassen

From the title here, we immediately understand that we are getting a new take oh Shakespeare's classic "Romeo and Juliet". Right away in this new series from Brazil, we see that the Monteiro and Campelo families live in the shadow of a crime committed in the past. Then when chance puts Ramon and Rômulo face to face, hatred turns into an unlikely love that can hurt parents, siblings, friends, and even themselves.

The rivalry between the two families is an open situation in the city of Verona whose residents are constantly reminded by fights between the families.

"Romeu & Romeu" follows some of the patterns of the original version but this new version of the story is set in the present and under the shadow of a crime that separated the two families in the past.

Romeo and Juliet become Romulo (Arthur Chermont) and Ramon (João Mesquita) whose personalities are composites of the original Romeo and Juliet. Something new that we did not get from Shakespeare is Parkinson's Disease as Romulo shows day-to-day living with it and dealing with the prejudice and lack of understanding that most people. The series is made up of six episodes that are summarized below.

Episode One-The Monteiro and Campelo families live in the shadow of a crime committed in the past. Their rivalry, already known throughout the city of South Verona, remains constant due to the frequent fights between the families. But when chance puts Ramon Monteiro and Rômulo Campelo face to face, hatred turns into an unlikely love that can hurt parents, siblings, friends, and even themselves.

Episode Two- Ramon and Romulo spend the night together at the ball and find a strange attraction between them. The internal tensions of each family begin to appear when the youngsters reveal their dreams.

Episode Three- Samuel calls his uncle Paul to help the Monteiros accept Ramon's career, but he reveals he is gay, worsening the situation. Romulo conflicts with his overprotective family. The boys have each other as a single support.

Episode Four- Ramon reveals the secret between both families to Rômulo, and the two end up fighting. Tensions between families grow, and Ramon has to make a difficult decision that can change his life forever.

Episode Five- Rômulo and Ramon finally decides to live their love. However, with the truth out, Ramon decides to stop hiding himself and tell the truth to those he trusts.

Episode Six- The protagonists find comfort from some family and friends, but a romantic dinner between Ramon and Rômulo could end tragically when the wrong people discover their romance.